legion
noun
a division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 soldiers.
legions
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pluralof legion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has not only lured legions of fans to cinemas, but sparked huge interest in the UK in Homer's epic poem and other Greek and Roman mythology works.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
It’s welcome news for Jackie’s legions of fans, who watch her and her mate Shadow bond and raise chicks via a livestream of their nest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
His legions of fans will feel he was hard done by and it was remarkable to witness the warm reception he received on Saturday after he had been docked those two shots.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
More than 7.5 million open jobs are available across the country, and the unemployment rate is a remarkably low 4.2% — but Talon Abernathy is one of legions of unemployed Americans struggling to find work.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
He told of Roman legions who had come to Britain centuries before, and of Saxon and Danish kings who in turn had ruled their land.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
